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Arts and Festivals Are Plentiful in Harnett County
Harnett County has a vibrant arts scene and an array of annual festivals that celebrate the colorful heritage of the region.
The Harnett County Arts Council promotes area artists with exhibits, receptions, dinners and even a featured artist of the month. The organization works with visual, performing and literary artists, as well as organizations that preserve the county’s history. Heritage is also preserved in the frequent festivals that dot the cultural calendar in Harnett County.... Read More »
Coats Museum Provides Mystery near Dunn, NC
If the mysteries of history intrigue you, check out the Coats Museum.
Located in the small town of Coats, which is close to Dunn, NC, the museum is dedicated to preserving the history of this small community through interpretive exhibits, data banks, genealogies and a chronological history of the area. Exhibits explore the history of cotton production, aviation and include interviews with veterans. The museum is only open on Sunday afternoons or by special appointment, and also keeps an... Read More »
Family Fun in Dunn, NC
Harnett County has fun options for all ages.
The city of Dunn hosts an annual outdoor monthly concert series where families and children are welcome. For a fun family outing, parents and kids head to Duffie's Exotic Bird Ranch, also in Dunn, which is home to more than 1,000 brilliantly colorful live birds from all over the world including parrots, swans, turkies, ducks and chickens. Admission into the Bird Ranch is $5.
Seniors in the area have plenty to do, with county-sponsored senior... Read More »
Check Out the Theater Scene in Dunn, NC
Members of the Harnett Regional Theatre put on a medley of shows each year. Performances are held at Stewart Theatre in Dunn, NC. Auditions for most acts are open to all aspiring actors in Harnett County. Productions range from locally written plays to such Broadway smash hits as Beauty and the Beast.
Children in Harnett County quickly become accustomed to the cultural scene by taking part in Harnett Off Broadway, a festival that showcases the musical, dancing and artistic abilities of... Read More »
